The client has an order to receive Kefzol 0.75 grams IM.  Th…

The client has an order to receive Kefzol 0.75 grams IM.  The Kefzol 4 gram medication vial reconstitution directions state to add 4.6mL of sterile saline and agitate gently to completely dissolve the powder.  The reconstitution provides a total volume of 5.8mL(s).  How many mL(s) should the nurse draw up to administer the ordered dose?  Round to the tenths.  Use a leading zero if it applies.  Do not use a trailing zero.  _______ mL(s)

The client has an order to receive Diphenhydramine HCl 40mg…

The client has an order to receive Diphenhydramine HCl 40mg IM. The medication vial label is shown below.  How many mL(s) should the nurse draw up to administer the ordered dose? Round to the tenths.  Use a leading zero if it applies.  Do not use a trailing zero.  ___________ mL(s)

A nurse is counseling a 19-year-old athlete who had their ri…

A nurse is counseling a 19-year-old athlete who had their right leg amputated below the knee. The client refuses to eat or get up to ambulate on their own. The client says to the nurse, “What’s the point? My life is over now and I’ll never be the football player I dreamed of becoming.” What is the most appropriate response to this client?